300+ and Ready To Try Again... #508

[2cute2Bfat]

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[Stinger766]

This is a repeat of my last post on the other thread. It was closed while I was writing it so I'm repeating it here. Sorry for the confusion!

Thanks Kat.

He's actually called about 10 times since July but I haven't actually hooked up with him. He's stopped by my office twice for workish related reasons but we haven't seen each other in person in several months and haven't been together since July. I know logically that he's a loser and that I deserve better. 8 months is a long time to go without though and I do have residual feelings for him that flare up from time to time. I told my best friend that it's been so long that next time he wanted to hook up I'd say no but of course I didn't. I mean I put him off for yesterday but he's very persistant and I'm sure that he won't quit calling any time soon. I just wonder if I'll ever have a normal relationship. Most of my past relationship (well all my past relationships) had major problems too. I want a normal life, with a normal man. Is that so much to ask? lol.

Hope everyone is having a good day. I may sound depressed about the above but I'm actually really just pondering what's going on in my life and since I'm making myself physically healthier I want to be emotionally and spiritually better too.

Talk to you soon,

Ingrid

[LuckyLadyBug]

Ingrid : Listen to KAT!!!

But then she is married and has Thong Boy all to herself.

I on the otherhand understand your position totally being "temporarily single" myself. I can't help but throw out - they (men) use us for "stuff" :lol: so I don't see why we can't use them for the same.

Except that we tend to let our emotions get envolved!!!! :mad:

[2cute2Bfat]

:rofl: Lucky... your signature was so fitting for that last post you wrote. :rofl:
Especially the last line. :lol3:

Sorry... I could not resist. :lol:

[VermontChick]

Hello ladies -

Today was a good day because I did a reset for Bonne Belle, so I was pretty busy all day :) I'm sweating!!! Since my cat is a snob, she has to have TWO litter boxes..one in the basement, and one upstairs. Trust me, she didn't give me a choices, for some reason she was leaving presents in BOTH locations and NOT in the location of the actual litter box on the GROUND FLOOR. *sigh* ...so anyways I have to lug around the heavy container of litter up and down two flights of stairs, and then of course of of the boxes SPILLED so i had to vacuum that up..and then i picked up the box (it's a lift n sift)....well it sifted the litter ALL OUT AGAIN.
I seriously got my daily work out :/..that litter is heavy.

[VermontChick]

Oh, i just read Ingrid's post and I felt the need to say something. Ahem. Ok, let's not be all super idealistic...we know that, for the MOST PART, men would prefer to have a girlfriend that is perhaps smaller than some larger women out there (like myself). But the truth is, men do not want super thin girls either...it's really nothing that we should take personally...I mean admit to yourselves...do you find yourself lusting after really large men? Or do you find that you fall in love with their personalities, and then take the good with the bad? Being overweight is a physical ailment that we are all trying to overcome.

I think it's lousy to be embaressed, being around someone. You love someone, you love them for who they are inside and out..face it we're all perfectly flawed :)

Ingrid, I never "saw" a man (as you are calling it, lol) until I was 22...and that wasn't because of my weight, it was because I was being picky about who I would date. It's sad and shallow and I am ashamed to admit it, but it's how I was. I like the challenge of hunting down men that are seemingly "out of my league." And really, it's true. But now, super fit men make me uncomfortable, and I find a little bit of a pot belly to be most endearing. Although right now we're on a break right now while he is overseas, my current bf is totally supportive of me, the only concern for him is my health and he did what he could to help me and be supportive (although technically he's a bit overweight too...about 6'2", 210 lbs).

Anyways..my two cents :)

[Terri in MO]

Good morning ladies! :wave: :coffee: :yawn:

It's Friday! :dancer: :cb: It's Friday!

Yack, work has been tough all week. Mentally tough. :stress: And no relief in sight. By the time I make the commute home, I've been exhausted. Today at work, we are having a department meeting. On the employee climate survey, our department employees rated us way down on teamwork and trust of others. Isn't that lovely? So, the SVP is making (having) them work in teams and we are going to define teamwork, why we fail and what to do. They aren't happy. Apparently its okay to whine and complain but not be part of the solution. Fortunately, being a direct report of the SVP all I have to do is faciliate. :lol: All those years of hard work and sacrifice are paying off - I get to sit back and delegate. I really embrace that concept. :devil: :rofl:

Food has been great all week. I cannot believe that we have made every day within our point range and still have flex points. We'll burn a few of those this weekend. Weekend meals are usually our number one downfall; portion sizes being number two. So, our challenge will be to plan our food out at the beginning of the day because Saturday night is "steak" night. Now, to figure out how to make it work.

Neither one of us has done much exercise this week. Not sure why but its been a tiring, gloomy week. Feels like nothing accomplished. DH will have a trip tomorrow so he will be gone in the morning. Maybe I can get some work done while he's gone and feel more productive.

2Cute - Did you get the other two pics? Its just about a month or less away!! :D

I need to go pay a couple of bills online then off to work.

Oh, does anyone eat a good high fiber cereal that is reasonable in points and good? And not like a horse eating grain? I need a cereal for a breakfast alternative.

[BarbPA]

Hi Terri - Just this morning I had Optium Cereal. It has 10g of Fiber and is 3 points for 1 cup. I really like it. I found it at Costco - which is a wholesale place like Sam's or BJ's - not sure what you have in your area. I haven't looked for it at other places yet because I still have 1/2 a box left.

I'll be back with more of a post.........

:D :coffee: :D :coffee:

[2cute2Bfat]

Good morning ... good morning.
I have been up all night . :dizzy:
Partially doing my taxes ... and partially playing computer game "Spider". :o
I really need to delete that darn thing. :yes:

Terri... yes I got your photos... they are GREAT !!! They copied sort of dark but hopefully my daughter will know how to lighten them. :crossed:
I am counting the days. LOL 34, 33, 32, ...... :D

Fun Friday... well if I can get my taxes collected and to our accountant I am going to OKC and visit my daughter. Sunday night we are going to a concert by Joshua Bell. He is a violinst that is WONDERFUL. He played on David Letterman one night and I cried. :cry: It was sooo beautiful. !!!! If any of you ever go to Branson Missouri be sure and see Sojhi Tabucci (wrong spelling). He has a wonderful show. :yes: He is a violinst too ... but he can make you laugh and cry by playing it. HONEST. LOL

I also need to get my house straighten. We are suppose to have company this weekend and almost EVERY weekend between now and the wedding. I am going to cancel this weekend if I can get to see my daughter and Joshua Bell. LOL

Sorry ... no replys again. Just too worn out from staying up all night.
Gotta go catch some zzzzzzzzzz's. :faint:

[dixiedarlin]

Hi ladies; just stopped by the library to get in a quick post. I have spent a few minutes backtracking through the threads.

The weather here is sooooo nice today, warm and sunny!

I am presently working on getting back on track, I am doing better with my food but could use improvement. I haven't been getting in my water like I should either. Have any of you tried the "Fruit-2-O" water? It has no calories and is artifically sweetened; no carbs. I think it tastes like weak Kool-Aid. I really like it.

I plan to weigh in at my doc's in a couple of weeks. I hope to have at least a 5 pound weight loss :crossed:

I am planning to take a long supper break tonight with a co-worker so I plan to have a snack before we go out to eat so I won't overdo it. I also plan to get a large water instead of my usual iced tea.

Well, I've got to run; have a hair appt in about 30 min. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. See ya.

[Stinger766]

Melissa,

Thanks for your comments to my post. I agree that life isn't perfect and I'm very realistic that as lame as it is, most men won't be attracted to me at my weight. I just find it strange that the man in question would be involved with me for 10 years if he doesn't like fat women. Men are strange though and when it comes to sex behind closed doors I guess he (and many others) don't care. I want a man that will be proud of me for whom I am and my weight, fat or thin, isn't matter. I know they are out there, I just can't find one.

On the dieting front things with me are still going great. I can't wait until I'm under 300, which should be in the next 9 weeks if I continue to lose atleast 2 lbs per week, although I've been losing more than that most week. I haven't been under 305 since two weeks after my son was born in 5/02. I actually haven't weighed under 300 in atleast 5-7 years. I can't imagine actually being in the 200's again! I have 2 pairs of size 26 jeans that I'm dying to try on (again) but swore I wouldn't until I was 315. (I've been trying them on all the time the last few months but told myself I wouldn't again until 315 so I haven't tried them on in about 2 weeks). Hopefully after Monday's weigh in I'l be able to try them on again and I'll be able to wear them! I have thin legs but am big through the middle so my poor legs are swimming in my size 28. They almost look like clown pants. They are so big in the waist too that I have to roll them over about 3-4 times but I don't want to buy any more until I can fit into the next size down. It's nice to feel a huge difference in my clothes though.

Hope you're all having a great day and I'll talk to you soon!

[BarbPA]

Hi Everyone!
Yay!!! It's Friday night! Now if my DH would just come home from work! ;)
All is ok here --- I am a wee bit exhausted -- more mentally that physically these days. Yesterday I had 2 Dr. appts. One of them being a lovely visit to the dentist for a crown. The procedure wasn't horrible, but things just don't feel right with the tooth - it's almost like on one side it's not going close enough to the gum. Of course it's on the inside where my tongue keeps touching it - driving me crazy!! I am going to call on Monday to see if they can check it out.

Well, I officially started fertility drugs last night --- I gave myself my first injection. I will be doing daily injections for the next several weeks to get ready for the procedure and then will continue them until we figure out if things worked or not. My hubby seems to be looking forward to giving me shots! MEN!! :lol: He missed out last night cause he was at a work dinner - first thing he wanted to do when he got home was poke a needle in me - told him he was too late. I guess I'll be his living voodoo doll for a while! :dizzy:

I decided on an acupuncturist today. I found someone who specializes in infertility treatments. My first appt. is Monday morning at 7:30. He wants to treat me 3 times a week while I am going through all this. I'll see how I feel after I meet him because this is going to cost me an arm and a leg! But research has shown it increases pregnancy rates so I'm game!!

My doc has recommended a high protein/low carb diet during all of this - no biggie, that's pretty much what I do anyway. I did find out that I am not allowed to exercise once I start a certain phase of meds on April 9th. I'm really going to have to watch my food - I want to do everything to help my chances but I am not going to let myself gain back the weight I have worked so hard to lose.

I am sure going to miss the trip I had planned to OK next month!!! I was hoping to meet some fabulous gals! I will be there in spirit!!!!! If all goes well I will being having my actual procedure that weekend!!! Hopefully you can all send me good vibes while you are living it up!

Ingrid - I am so sorry about the situation you are in. One comment you made jumped off the page at me...
I know logically that he's a loser and that I deserve better
Yes you do, my friend! You deserve a man that is going to treat you like a queen! You are doing such a great job with your weight loss! Congrats!
:queen:

Lucky & 2Cute - :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Melissa - Sounds like quite a kitty litter adventure! :^:

Terri - I am so proud of the great job you and your hubby are doing together!! Way to go!!!
:cp:

2Cute - Up all night! :faint: I hope you got some sleep today!!

Connie - Hey Gal! So good to see you popping in!!! Still making your computer visits to the library I see. Glad to hear you are getting back on track! Keep it up!

It was such a warm, beautiful day here! After I wrapped up work I went out and trimmed some bushes and clean out a flower bed! I feel a bit accomplished today!! :spin:

Well, I need to go figure out something for dinner...I hope you all have a wonderful night!!!

:love: to all!
Barb

[2cute2Bfat]

Hello all ... I did not get much sleep. An hour then a phone call... then a half hour and a phone call ... then 15 minutes and a phone call.... get the picture ... :rolleyes:
I layed down about 8:45am and just gave up at 11:30 am. I should have unplugged the darn phone. LOL

I did not make it OKC today. But I am heading out about 6am Saturday morning.
It is a 2.5 hour drive and we want to hit a bunch of garage sales. :lol: Actually I just enjoy being with my darling daughter. :)

Connie.. good to see you again. come back more often

Barb... we may all have to come to you when you this baby/babies. :D
He/she is going to have a bunch of honorary aunts. :lol:

Ingrid... I wrote you long post this morning but then deleted it. I have many mixed emotions about your relationship. I DEFINITELY KNOW you deserve more than that guy is giving you... but I also think you get some reward for yourself in your situation.
It sounds like to me that you are getting something for yourself... not just him using you. BUT... if you don't let go of what you are hanging on to... you can't grab something new and BETTER.

Thin... where are you my friend.??? We miss you.
Kat... I will miss you in April. :( along with BarbPA.

:coach: SUSIE !!! It's okay to post. :lol:

Okay gals... I have to go finish up my laundry. Hubby needs clean underwear and socks for while I am gone. LOL

[BarbPA]

Hmmmm.........Hello out there????????

Where are all my friends?????

I am off to the gym......
(better hurry before I change my mind)
:p

Catch ya later!

:)Barb

[Terri in MO]

Good morning ladies!

Its me and the dog this morning. DH got assigned to a trip so he's gone - but will be back in the early afternoon. Not gone nearly long enough! :lol: I am more productive when he's not here. I've been up tackling all kinds of chores and still have a long list. I have to make the most of Saturday's because with work being what it is, it isn't likely that I will be getting much done during the week. It looks like our company may be up for sale YET AGAIN. Maybe the third time will be a charm. The folks across the pond, as we call the parent office in Europe through gritted teeth, hasn't been able to make this happen two other times. If this goes, work will be even more hell the next several months.

Its rainy here today and that is when I want to lay around and feel bummed. And eat stupid stuff. But I am going to fight that with activity. I'm going to try Wendy's spinach salad for lunch.

I've already got our menu planned for next week. Now to make out the grocery list and get to the store.

Ingrid - I have to agree with the other gals. In order to find someone who truly cares for you; you have to truly care for yourself. And that means freeing yourself from relationships that are good. If you are asking yourself whether or not this is a good thing for you to have this person in your life; if you feel that you're being used; if you're wondering if it is right - then you have your answer already. Sex is a good thing but it isn't if you don't feel good about yourself afterwards. And if you think that its okay to "use" each other for sex - then its not about feeling good. I'm not trying to butt into your life - but you did put this to the group - just hate to see someone allow a man to make them feel less then fantastic.

Barb - I'm so thrilled for you that the baby stuff is progressing. The shots don't sound fun but will be worth it. We'll miss you in April but we're all so happy for you.

Okay, I must be moving off to do something else. Have a great day!

[LuckyLadyBug]

BarbPA: I feel like I am going through this with you. (glad I don't have to actually feel the needle part though)

I have never been pregnant so this will be so FUN!!!! Well, the WHOLE thing might not always be fun for you, but it will be for me!!! :yes:

I have my windows and doors open. It is so humid and 60 here. My cat is loving it. He hasn't been able to sit in a window sill for months. :cloud9:

I have to do my taxes today- well, I think I will have another :coffee: and read a little first!!!! :kickcan:

Did any of you start reading your Dr. Phil book yet? BarbG? 2Cute did you get one too?

[katrinabgood]

Good Morning everybody!

I just got a reprieve...son was supposed to have baseball practice this afternoon, it was just cancelled...I'm not sure why, it's only drizzling out there! We still have football registration to get to though...which is why I should not be here, but instead looking for his birth certificate! And a small school picture. And writing out the FOUR checks that they require for uniform, work deposit, registration fee, and the raffle tickets that must be sold. $$$ Cha-ching!

So far, so good food-wise today. I need to go chug some water and take my vitamins. Exercise today will consist of yard work: cleaning out the beds, raking up branches, pruning some bushes...rain be damned! I have time today and I'm going to do it! If we're not in line for 27 hours...So I'd better get moving.

Barb, I'm SO excited that the process has started for you! See above for what you have to look forward to! Just change all those fees to to apply to dance class, recital costumes, etc if it's a girl!! Just kidding, it's all worth it! Good luck!!!!!!!

bye for now, have a great weekend!

[VermontChick]

Hey girls, I'm sorry I haven't had a lot to say in the past 24 hours or so..I've just been really depressed. I haven't talked or heard from Owen in almost 48 hours (is it scary that I am timing it?)...I had these horrible dreams this afternoon when I took a nap - about him having spent those 48 hours in the bedroom of someone thin, hot and of course with the ability to make him forget about me.

[VermontChick]

Ingrid - Just a quick reply to let you know that I wasn't talking about you specifically, I was probably thinking more about myself when I said that.

[joe anne]

Hi Friends
I've been on spring break, and have been doing some major cleaning this week. But last week I was at a cultural event that lasted Thursday through Monday, where I had to camp near the river. It was a very beautiful event :spin:
On the weightloss thing, well I stayed the same and was not able to walk or do any exercise. But I am hoping that with all this cleaning that it will help. As for the eating part, hmm :halffull: I sure need to work on that.
I hope you all are doing ok?
I'll be checking in again soon, have fun weekend :sunny:

[ageoldie]

Has anyone hear from Duckie? I've been worried about her since she hasn't posted since they were to find out about their jobs.

[thinthinker]

Hi all! :wave: Long time no see! AND I've made 4 typos already in this line so as you can see I won't be here long.

I've been so busy this week. I do have to say that I have read all that everyone has posted and as much as I would like to throw my two cents worth into the ring, I won't. No time, too tired and you just don't need opinionated me this evening. :lol:

I'll tell ya, I didn't have that many jobs this week, but I feel as if I was really busy. I sat again on Thursday for my girlfriend's mother. I'm her new best friend and we really get on well. Maybe because I've dealt with my dad and his Alzheimers, I just take my time with her and don't get frustrated. Her incessant repeat questions don't bother me. Of course, I only have to deal with her once a week too, so I suppose that helps. :o

Did a bunch of "showgirl" jobs yesterday and while I was at the theatre I had time to see that new Tom Hanks movie Lady Killers. You girls were right, don't bother!!! If you think Tom's speach and mannerisms drove you nutts in the trailer, you should try sitting through the whole movie of it. YIKES!!!!

Tonight, honey and I had to each go our separate ways at the theatre as I was assigned to see the sneak preview of The Prince and Me with Julia Stiles as well as Walking Tall with the Rock. Guess which one of us got to see which movie???? :rolleyes: The Prince and Me was a typical chick flick love story. Honey said Walking Tall was your typical "shoot 'em up, beat 'em up" guy film. :lol: I get to go back tomorrow and do The Prince and Me again as they are having a sneak matinee tomorrow afternoon. I'm taking my mom with me so she can have an afternoon out.

Honey and I spent most of the day photographing, pressing and taking descriptions of some clothes I want to sell on eBay, so I'll be listing some of those tomorrow night when I get home from the theatre. I'm not even making a dent in what I have. Most of this stuff is dresses and suits for the office. Sure don't need that anymore AND it's nothing that will fit again in a million years either.

Food has been just horrible for weeks now. I've been eatting like a fat girl again and it's making me crazy. I wish there was something I could blame it on, but alas, there is nothing. Even PMS doesn't come into consideration seeing as I started eatting long before that, through Mother Nature being here and now for a week since she's gone. :mad: Just no willpower, no gumption, no nothing. I'm not even going to make any excuses! :(

Well, my dears, I think I will head off to bed. I've got to make an early start tomorrow as I want to get up, shower, make breakfast and be out of the house by noon. Seeing as Sundays are lazy days around here, that should be an interesting feat.

I hope to get some extra time this next week to get back here nice and proper like. Love :love: ya bunches!

[2cute2Bfat]

Good Sunday Morning ladies. :sunny:

I am at my daughters home...and having a wonderful time. :D
I can't stay and chat here since she is waiting for me... but I did want to check in.
We hit a few garage sales Saturday... we did not buy much... but what I did buy I really liked. There just weren't many sales around here.
Back home we have a ton already. Last Saturday my daughter and I went and we must have found 30+++. Yesterday we only found maybe 7-9.

We also went and picked up her Bridesmaid dress ... it is sooo pretty. :)
We basicly ordered it sight unseen. :yikes:
They had the dress in a different color and it also has fancy embroidery (I think it is called embroidery) in a different color too. They had no samples our our colors. We stepped out in faith that we would like it and ... we DO. :D
We still need to have it altered. My daughter is larger on the bottom than the top... so to get the top to fit over her bottom we had to buy the top too big. :dizzy: but she is beautiful in it. :yes:

One of the other bridesmaid is bigger on top than the bottom ... what a combination standing on the altar. :lol: Life is full of mismatches. LOL
ME... I am BIG Everywhere !!!! My legs are HUMUNGUS !!!

We also went to Kohls...(discount department type store) and I bought some new throw pillows and afgan. I just love them ... now I hope they will fit in with my furniture. :crossed:

I have really been in a lot of physical pain lately. My legs are getting worse daily. When I asked my doctor about it... she said quote.. "You are too big to lay on the table to x-ray them"
I am sorry... but I know there are ways to work around obese people.
I was first shameful for being so fat... then shocked she would refuse to try... then just plain ANGRY. :mad:
I know there are tons of doctors out there... but it is soooo shameful to have to face a new doctor.

Also... remember 3 weeks ago when they did my ultra sound on my heart... well they still have not been able to find the results anywhere. :rolleyes: I have called them 3 times... and they did return one phone call and said they were looking for the wrong tests. I had my legs ultra sounded several months ago and they were hunting for those results. Geeze... and we place our lives in their hands. Scarey !!!!

Okay... I have got to go. Time to get dressed and going. We have alot of things we want to do today. Take care.

[LuckyLadyBug]

Well, I DID IT. I got my taxes done yesterday - I think.

I filled out the forms via the internet. They sure ask a lot more questions than that are on the from they mail. I don't have a response yet so I am sure glad I did my taxes early :lol: !!! They said it takes 24 to 48 hours before I will know if my taxes are in the "safe" hands of the IRS. :rofl:

It is colder here today so I am off to have some :coffee: and then my head should be clear enough to plan out my day. It is wet, raining - I guess that means no raking today. :mad:

[katrinabgood]

2cute, there should be NO SHAME in going to see a new doctor. It sounds like you should start looking for one--SOON! What a rotten thing to say to a patient. Is it this doctor's office that lost the results?? All the more reason to get a new doc. Can you call the place where the testing was done and check with them? Take control of your health and don't leave it in the hands of incompetent, uncaring people. I had a different word in there, but edited my profanity! Can you tell I'm PO'd? You are worth so much more than that kind of treatment!!

Lucky, since you couldn't rake, it did it for you! About three hours worth yesterday. It must have been in the high 60s...such a nice day, so we raked and bagged leaves, bundled sticks, trimmed some bushes, fed the birds, cleaned up dog poop. Well, my son did THAT. We never did get any rain.

Thin...I KNEW IT! I knew that Tom Hanks movie couldn't be any good! I always figure that they must put the movie's best lines in the trailer...So if that's all they could come up with...P.U.!!! It must be a stinker! That accent is so annoying! And I LOVE Tom Hanks...I don't want to not like a movie of his!!

Terri...How is WW going for you and DH?

Barb...So, did you make it to the gym?

Barbg...Duckie pops in only once in a while anymore...I haven't seen anything from her lately. Come out, come out, Duckie!!!

Joanne...Your camping trip sounds lovely. Too cold around here to go camping yet...

Hi to everyone else...:wave:

Have I mentioned lately that I miss my hubby? He just now called...so how do I act on the phone with him? Crabby. I didn't mean to...things just came out that way. My first impulse after we hung up was to stuff myself silly...but I didn't. I came back here instead. You girls saved me! Thanks.

I have to get moving, I'd like to get some more done in the yard, so I'd better get out there soon! And I have to work tonight. Doing a favor for a friend... kind of sorry now that I said I would. I am REALLY sick of that place. The less I see of it the better. <sigh> I told you I was crabby!

[ageoldie]

It's Sunday night and time to regear for Monday morning. I'm going to the health club tomorrow and just walk with my mom. Tuesday/Thursday I plan to do the Water areobic class and walk again on Friday. Wed I have a doctors appointment.

I'm going to start back slow after being sick. My muscles and joints and fatigue has been so much better this week that I haven't done any exercise, but I know I can't stop exercising. Is this what they call being between a rock and a hard place? Hopefully giving up the trainer and the weights and only walking and doing the water classes will be the right formula for me.

My doctors appointment Wed morning is basically my yearly physical, but I plan to talk to her about several things, my weight being the most important.

I got a new Coldwater Creek catalog last week, and again, it made me want to throw out everything in my closet and start all over. Maybe if I ever get into smaller sizes, I'll get to do that.

Lucky, you inspired me. I dug out my Dr Phill book and read the first few sections last night. Tonight I'll read more. So far it makes sense, but I'm having trouble getting over the sound of his voice as I read. :lol:

I've got to check out the LaneBryant catalog too, I got my bill from them, and I overpaid them and have almost 50.00 credit so I have to spend it>! :p

Have a great week everyone.

[2cute2Bfat]

Hi guys... just got back to my daughters apartment after the concert.
I was hoping to find some juicey gossip here... but just the usual. :lol:

The concert was good. But not as good as the night I saw him on tv.
No tears this time. Maybe last time I saw him it was that time of the month. :lol:
Anyway... it was good.

We did not get out until 10pm and we had not eatten dinner so we ate really late. I know that is not good... but we were both starving.
Now I am headed to bed. I am tired.

Terri.. I see you started a new challenge. What happened to the "BOOT CAMP" ?? LOL
Boot Camp sounds more.... "DO IT OR ELSE" :drill: ...
whereas challenge sounds like "give it your best shot" :cheer:
I think I need :drill: LOL

Okay... I am off to bed. Monday morning... means new beginning.

[Grannie39074]

Kat: You wouldn't want to talk to me then, because I have that annoying accent. If you are from Mississippi you have an accent.

[Terri in MO]

Good morning ladies!

I've just finished a good workout this morning with the curl bar and other accessories. Now I have a few minutes before getting ready for work.

Not much exciting happening. It rained most of the weekend. The sun finally came out yesterday around noon. I did get out for a bit spraying Round Up. Somehow we've acquired two types of spreader weeds. Growing rampant. I don't know if its coming from the neighbor's yards, just one of those things, or something that has come from the grass seed. I will have some dead spots in the yard but the landscaper said it had to be stopped. I'll need to hit it again with Weed B Gone this week too. I'm about ready to move to maintenance provided condo.

Kat - Good advice to 2Cute. Doctors tend to forget that we hire them. DH and I are still doing well with WW. We had our 2nd weekend in a row within program so I'm thrilled. Getting him to drink water is a challenge. We go for our first WI next Saturday. I'll be anxious for us both to have success. Its almost biking weather! I go this Friday to see if the aircast can come off. If so, maybe I can be biking in May!

2Cute - Listen to Kat. Bootcamp, schmootcamp, challenge, schmallenge. Semantics! Get your butt in there and make some goals and be accountable. Its all the same thing - just for three months. It doesn't have to be about exercise either. Just a place to focus on making plans and being accountable. First, get your doc and heart situation worked out. :drill: :drill:

Barb.G - Sounds like a good plan for the week. I've never checked out Coldwater Creek. I don't ever think I will be a size 8 - if I ever was - but I do long for the day when I can order or go in and buy a regular size 18. I love clothes!

Hello to everyone else! Let's make Monday a great day! Its Motivation Monday so let's be motivated! :cheer: This fat ain't coming off if we don't work at it consistently. If we don't make it a priority! Drop the food! Get off the butt! :drill: No whining! Do what you know has to be done to achieve what you want to achieve! In case you hadn't noticed, I never claimed to be anything but blunt, tell ya what you need to hear, kind of person. ;)

I think I can :chug:
I think I can :chug:
I think I can :chug: :chug: :chug:

I KNOW I can

[BarbPA]

Good Morning Lovely Ladies!

I can't stay to chat right now, but I wanted to drop in and say Hello!! I'll try to stop back at lunch time!

Have a great day!!
:) :) :) :) :)
Barb

[katrinabgood]

Oh Mary...THAT'S not what I meant! :no: What I meant was it sounded completely false on Tom Hanks. I think that, combined with the character's over the top persona, just make him seem so unbelievable.

I LOVED T.H. as Forrest Gump, so it's not the Southern accent I have a problem with...

Have you heard a Joizey accent lately? :?:

We all talk funny! When we finally ALL get together, it's going to be like a Tower of Babel!

[2cute2Bfat]

Good Morning ladies. :sunny:

Talk about accents... I have a hillbilly accent too. :lol:
My sister moved to Detroit many many years ago..( I still lived at home)
Anyway... we would tape letters to each other on an old fashion tape recorder.
My sister would play mine to her friends and they would all sit and laugh at how funny I sounded. :o :lol: It really hurt my feelings as a child .. but now I laugh at myself too. LOL
I never thought I sounded all that hillbilly... because I say "you all" instead of "ya'll" "... but others hear ya'll. :lol: I correct myself all the time back to "all of you". LOL I love "hearing" those accents from all over even in here.
Kat I understand completely what you meant. Tom Hanks is playing a role that emphasises a total character not just an accent.

Okay... my daughter just got up so I better go visit with her before I have to head back to my home and the "real world". LOL She has to be back to work by noon. My little mini vacation is over. :(

[Stinger766]

I just posted and it disappeared! That sucks!

Sorry I can't post on the weekends. I feel like I've missed out a lot when I come back on Monday's. I don't have a computer at home so work is my only computer time.

My son is sick and I'm feeling not so great myself. I've only slept a total of 4 hours the last two nights combined so I'm dragging here at work today. I didn't want to come in but someone else is sick and since I'm the boss I couldn't be gone too. I wanted to stay home and sleep but I guess that wasn't meant to be.

I'm still very determined in my weight loss and lost 2 more lbs last week. My current stats are in my signature below. I'm stunned that I've found my will power and determination again but I'm glad after so many false starts last year that it's finally working for me again. 34 down, atleast 116 to go. :)

Thanks to everyone for their honest opinions regarding my man situation. I really appreciate the feedback.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. I'll be back later to write more.

[thinthinker]

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